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Highlights AGA Announces Audio Conference Schedule for 2008–2009 Program Year Nashville Chapter Marks 30 Years Save
the Dates for Upcoming AGA Conferences National Internal Control and Fraud
Conference National Leadership Conference Professional Development
Conferences July 11–14, 2010
I was very happy to complete the CGFM examination process last year. Hopefully, some thoughts from my experience will help you to complete the process as well. Commitment—The first and foremost requirement to pass the exam is commitment—this process will take a commitment on your part. The best way I found to make that commitment was to schedule a test for a future date, giving myself a goal to work toward. I decided to schedule all three exams over a period of four months; this gave me a target to work toward for each exam. For me, finding a place to study was also very crucial. Read more tips from Amy Abbott. Attend CGFM Session at
PDC Member News AGA Past National President Jullin Renthrop, CGFM, CPA, CFE, CGFO, has been awarded a Special Recognition Award by the Society of Louisiana CPAs for "outstanding commitment, tireless devotion and significant contributions" to the society and the profession. Congratulations Jullin! Lester P. Slater Jr., CGFM, a member of AGA's Boston Chapter since 1971, passed away on June 28. He was 76. He lived in Warwick, R.I., and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO, formerly the General Accounting Office) after 35 years of federal service. He worked as an audit manager and staff manager for the Boston Regional Office. He was the husband of Janice L. Slater and father of LCDR Neysa M. Slater-Chandler, USNR (Ret.), and her husband MAJ Daniel K. Chandler, USA (Ret.) of Alexandria, VA. PMC Set for Seattle Oct.
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Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Global Public Sector delivers financial, technology and performance management solutions to federal, state and local government clients, and international organizations. Call us to see if we can help your agency manage its resources more efficiently and effectively at 703.637.2750. Dream Big at the 2008 PDC How? Dream big and participate in the 2008 PDC Membership Campaign. Take a moment to recruit one of the many nonmembers attending this year’s conference. Recruitment is so simple. All it takes is a moment to speak to a nonmember about how AGA has helped your career. Better yet, you can chat about AGA benefits while trying out the Wii at the AGA Membership Booth on the Exhibit Hall floor. This year, everyone who recruits a member during the PDC will be entered in a drawing for a Nintendo Wii. The more members you recruit, the more chances you get to win. Also, our Top Recruiter at PDC will receive a $200 American Express gift card. So make the most of your time at the 2008 PDC—make a new friend and earn a new recruit and you might just receive a prize. PDC 2008 will be bigger and better than ever. This
event is packed with dynamic speakers, hot topics and informative
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In addition to an outstanding technical program, the AGA PDC offers a multitude of opportunities to network, mix and mingle with colleagues and meet new friends. Build on the dream… Show your commitment to a more accountable future—register today! Past National President Sam
M. McCall “Truly Honored” by King Award The award, named for the Association’s founding father, is AGA’s highest honor. It is bestowed in the form of a gold medallion for extraordinary service that enhances AGA’s national prestige and stature. As AGA’s 56th National President in 2005–2006, McCall embraced the theme of “Accountability Reporting with a Citizen Focus.” He placed his attention on the advancement of AGA’s Certificates of Excellence in Accountability (CEAR) and Services Efforts and Accomplishments (SEA) Reporting as well as the then-fledgling Citizen-Centric Reporting effort. Upon notification that he would be receiving this year’s King Award, McCall said, “I was very honored, given the many AGA members who are deserving of such recognition.” —by Marie S. Force. Read more. TOPICS is
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AGA’s 2008 Internal Control & Fraud Conference This event focuses on management's responsibility for ensuring a good system of internal controls and the role of accountability professionals in minimizing the risk of fraud, waste and abuse. Hear from leaders in federal, state and local government, the private sector and academia who are on the forefront of fraud prevention and detection. Earn 14 CPE hours at educational sessions covering relevant and timely topics. Learn about the latest discovery techniques and tools and meet your private sector partners. Share best practices and discuss what works and what doesn't. Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge professionally, gain useful information and expand your network of colleagues—register today! Reserve Your Room
Early in Phoenix The room rate is $102 (plus tax) for single and double occupancy. Rates are guaranteed until Aug. 29, 2008, or until the block is sold out. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations early, for the best price and availability. To make reservations, please call the hotel directly at 800.359.7253 and mention you are attending the “AGA Fraud Conference” to receive the discounted rate. TOPICS is Brought to You by The U.S. General
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Becomes New Way to Tell Tax Collector’s Story to the
Public Anne M. Gannon, the Tax Collector in Palm Beach County, FL, is well aware of the misconceptions about her department. And in Florida, which is suffering from possibly the most severe housing slump in the country, the issue of taxes is at the top of many taxpayers’ minds. For the last year and a half, Gannon has reached out to the community through a revamped website, speaking engagements to civic groups, homeowners associations and professional organizations, a monthly “ Tax Talk” newsletter mailed out to 100,000 Palm Beach County residents, and for the first time, a four-page Report to Our Citizens, for Fiscal Year 2007 that was modeled after AGA’s Citizen-Centric Report. AGA has been encouraging governments to communicate directly with their citizens through an easy-to-read, visually attractive report. Gannon’s director of public affairs, Jennifer Mahoney, said the department was planning to put together a 20-page annual report with 15 separate sections, but then saw AGA’s template for a shorter document. “I just fell in love with the format,” Mahoney said. “To me, it seems a lot more focused and readable versus a 20-page document, and much more fiscally responsible.” She added, “It’s really about stating it once and stating it concisely.” Gannon plans to use the Citizen-Centric model every year as an important tool to communicate with county residents. —by Christina Camara. Read more. This Week on the AGA
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